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Just moved to Florida

Discussion in 'Florida' started by delaney, Jan 29, 2014.

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  1. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    Anyone in the Tampa area? Just moved to Treasure Island a month ago from Houston, and already missing the Houston crowd!
     
  2. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 29, 2010
    5,990
    central fl
    Full Name:
    Troy
    Welcome! There are quite a few guys in the Tampa area, check out the Florida section. And there some good shows coming up in the area.
     
  3. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

    Nov 1, 2003
    35,532
    Victory Circle
    Full Name:
    HUBBSTER
    Festival of Speed near there early April I believe
     
  4. RP

    RP F1 World Champ

    Feb 9, 2005
    17,667
    Bocahuahua, Florxico
    Full Name:
    Tone Def
    Just wait, you will understand it is much better here. Tampa Bay tends to be an older population, but within 3 hours, you have incredible opportunities to enjoy you automotive fetish. You missed one of the best last weekend, Cavallino. But now you have Amelia to look forward to attending. Actually, better than Pebble Beach.
     
  5. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 29, 2010
    5,990
    central fl
    Full Name:
    Troy
    Sebring and Daytona both have track days, also the Celebration show is one of the best in central Fl. And there are several guys that drive over to Orlando for the C&C.
     
  6. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Jan 11, 2008
    41,692
    Sarasota
    Full Name:
    David
    Welcome. We just moved down to Sarasota where there's an active Ferrari community.
    Nice folks with nice cars.
     
  7. Joegnsx

    Joegnsx Formula Junior
    Owner

    Dec 1, 2012
    958
    Valrico, FL & Franklin, NC
    Full Name:
    Joe Gliksman
    Welcome to the Tampa area--Valrico is just East. Maybe we can meet up at the DuPont Registry, or Reeves, or Kissimmee Cars & Coffee gatherings.
     
  8. sindo308qv

    sindo308qv F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
    3,575
    miami.fl.
    Full Name:
    sindo
    I have a friend that lives in Treasure Island, I think his street is Marina Terrace. I can get you in touch with him, he has a Mondial.
     
  9. ken qv

    ken qv Formula 3

    Oct 25, 2006
    1,925
    Florida
    Full Name:
    Ken Roberson
    in the Florida Events thread a few years back there was a lot of talk of an Fchat
    dinner and drive. I think the guy organizing it lived in T.I. There is always something going on around here.. give it time. Someone said "older population", but i'm sure they don't live here.. census has average age at 40 and most of Florida is less expensive so people don't exactly retire here.
     
  10. West360

    West360 Rookie
    BANNED

    Nov 11, 2013
    31
    Tampa, FL
    Welcome to Tampa Bay delaney! If you're interested, the next SoFlo Exotics Experience is February 8th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. It's similar to a cars and coffee type of show but is primarily all exotic and rare cars. It's held in the afternoon so your significant other has more time to get ready unlike a morning show. We usually plan a dinner afterward at one of the numerous five star restaurants close by. We provide complimentary wine, cigars and play music throughout the show. It's the second Saturday of every month in the Westshore Business District of Tampa, Florida, just south of the Tampa International Airport. While you're there, get a tour of The Vault, an exotic car storage facility.

    For more details go to www.sofloexotics.com

    Take care!
     
  11. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    Thanks everyone for all the replies.
    We're still settling in (had the house for 4 years) but never lived here permanently. We look forward to meeting everyone. Is the 'Vault' related to the same name in Houston on Memorial? They store / sell exotics.

    Regards,

    Pete
     
  12. Gatorrari

    Gatorrari F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 27, 2004
    16,464
    Georgia
    Full Name:
    Jim Pernikoff
    Although I have yet to make it there, the Celebration Exotic Car Festival in April appears to be a must do. And don't forget to visit Ferrari of Tampa Bay in Palm Harbor.
     
  13. jeff512tr

    jeff512tr Formula Junior

    Apr 21, 2004
    446
    Celebration, FL
    Don't miss the 11th annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival/Daytona event, April 10-13, named as "One of the 5 Best Exotic Car Events in the World" by Made Man Magazine.

    Visit the event website, including a new event highlight video, at

    Celebration Exotic Car Festival

    This years event will be bigger, better, and more fun than ever! Two track days at Daytona, CCR races, VIP parties, the concours with more than 250 exotic cars, the famous rally...and for 2014, an incredible concert headlined by one of the most popular arena rock bands in history!

    See you in April!
     
  14. kylec

    kylec F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Jun 9, 2005
    3,670
    Orlando
    Welcome. Don't forget to file a declaration of domicile and application for homestead exemption.
     
  15. West360

    West360 Rookie
    BANNED

    Nov 11, 2013
    31
    Tampa, FL
    No it's not the same. The Vault of Tampa Bay is the only exotic car storage facility of its kind in the Tampa Bay area.
     
  16. lotustt

    lotustt Formula 3

    Aug 28, 2002
    2,026
    Full Name:
    TRM
    The vault of tampa bay is a fantastic facility...and easy to get to
     
  17. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    Any suggestions for shops that can look at the F cars in the St Pete Region...Treasure Island way other than Tampa main dealer...

    Regards.
     
  18. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    No replies to my question. Any suggestions?
     
  19. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
    240
    Bradenton, FL
    Full Name:
    Rich Barbieri
    Just purchased a 2006 F430. I live in the Sarasota/Bradenton area and would like to meet fellow Ferrari owners. I'll be at this Saturday's Coffee and Cars in Kissimmee if anyone is going. I also own a Carrera S which I drive at Sebring in PCA DE events.
     
  20. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
    240
    Bradenton, FL
    Full Name:
    Rich Barbieri
    Delaney - you might try Frank Maderi at Forza Motorcars Forza Motor Cars. I know of him but have not used him.
     
  21. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    Thanks. Got in touch withFrank. Visiting his shop next week.
     
  22. delaney

    delaney Formula Junior

    Nov 8, 2003
    721
    Montgomery TX
    Full Name:
    PETER DELANEY
    I'm in treasure island... Not to far from Sarasota. Just moved here....2003 360 Spider. Drop me a pm!
     
  23. Rnye

    Rnye Karting

    Mar 17, 2014
    177
    Las Vegas, NV
    Downtown Tampa here. Waiting for our 360 to arrive from California.

    Unfortunately my neighbor (and parking spot in front of ours) just sold his F430 spider this week. Would have been fun to have two Fcars in the building for C&C and stuff!
     

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